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Snack · Middle Eastern · 10 min

Middle Eastern-Style Beef and Toasted Bulgur 'Kibbeh' Snack Bites

Middle Eastern-Style Beef and Toasted Bulgur 'Kibbeh' Snack Bites
Calories
278
Protein
18g
Carbs
29g
Fat
11g
Ingredients
  • 65 g ground beef
  • 25 g dry bulgur wheat
  • 0.5 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 20 g shallot
  • 50 g grape tomatoes
  • 5 g za'atar spice blend
  • 1 g aleppo pepper
  • 3 g tahini
Method
  1. 01In a small bowl, soak the dry bulgur in 3 tablespoons of warm water for 15 minutes until tender and hydrated.
  2. 02Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat, add the minced shallots, and sauté for 2 minutes until translucent.
  3. 03Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until fully browned and no pink remains, reaching a safe internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
  4. 04Fold in the soaked bulgur, Aleppo pepper, and 4 g of the za'atar spice blend. Toast together for 2 to 3 minutes until aromatic.
  5. 05Remove from heat and stir in the finely diced grape tomatoes.
  6. 06Transfer to a bowl, drizzle with tahini, and garnish with the remaining 1 g of za'atar before serving warm.

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